The Heavyweight Champions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258820794)

The Heavyweight Champions is a book written by John Durant that chronicles the history of heavyweight boxing champions from the late 19th century to the present day. The book is divided into chapters, each dedicated to a specific champion, and provides a detailed account of their life, career, and achievements. It begins with John L. Sullivan, the first recognized heavyweight champion, and covers legends such as Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson. The book also includes lesser-known champions and their contributions to the sport. The author provides insights into the boxing world, including the politics and controversies surrounding the sport. The Heavyweight Champions is a comprehensive and engaging read for boxing enthusiasts and anyone interested in sports history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Durant
ISBN-10: 125882079X
ISBN-13: 9781258820794
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2013
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d